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Teacher Education Access Programme (TEAP)

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Programme Overview

The Teacher Education Access Programme (TEAP) for Mature Learners is offered by 91ÖÆƬ³§ in partnership with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. It is designed for mature learners who wish to gain entry to the B Ed (Primary Teaching) at the College. The course is aimed at anyone over the age of 22 by 1 January on the year of application, who is interested in applying to the B Ed (Primary Teaching) and who does not hold the minimum entry requirements.

Key Features

The current TEAP programme will commence in September 2025 until May 2026 and will be offered face-to-face. The course will run on two weekday evenings.

The programme is designed to offer participants an opportunity to obtain the prerequisite entry requirements to the B Ed programme. To help students in this regard, Gaeilge at honours Leaving Certificate level will be offered.  

In addition, students will study a further two compulsory TEAP modules which require the completion of course work, which are:

  • Introduction to Studies in Education. Topics covered include: The Irish Primary School Curriculum and the Theory of Teaching and Learning.
  • Students will spend time in a school setting observing and participating in the life of the school. Insights gained from this experience will be documented using a reflective journal.

Those who successfully complete the course and fulfill the minimum entry requirements for the B Ed (Primary Teaching) programme will be offered a place on the B Ed programme in 91ÖÆƬ³§.

Aims and objectives of the course:

  • Equip students with the necessary skills to participate in, and benefit from, a third level course
  • Provide students with an opportunity to experience the satisfaction that can be gained from learning
  • Offer students an opportunity to obtain the minimum requirements for entry to the profession
  • Build up confidence in a supportive learning environment
  • Provide a direct access route to the 91ÖÆƬ³§ B Ed (Primary Teaching)
  • Provide an alternative access route to third level for mature students

Contact

Margaret O'Keeffe, Programme Coordinator

E: Margaret.OKeeffe@mic.ul.ie

91ÖÆƬ³§ Admissions Office

E: Admissions@mic.ul.ie

Entry Requirements

All applicants for the Teacher Education Access Programme must have completed the Leaving Certificate and must have passed at least three subjects in the Leaving Certificate at either higher or ordinary level, at the time of application.  In addition all applicants must be at least 22 years of age or older on 1st January 2026.

Applicants who may not have the minimum two H5 grades and one H4 grade (Irish) required for the B Ed programme can opt to take Gaeilge to Honours Leaving Cert level through the TEAP. However, such applicants must note that there is also a minimum H5 honours requirement in two subjects at Leaving Cert for the B Ed Programme, and they must have these grades either at the time of making an application for the TEAP or must be in the process of obtaining these grades in the Leaving Cert before June 2027.

Options to study

Gaeilge is offered in 91ÖÆƬ³§, as part of the TEAP Programme

Please Note: We accept QQI Level 5 Mathematics 5N 1833 for entry to the B Ed Mature Competition. A merit grade (65-79%) obtained in the QQI Level 5 exam can be considered equivalent to the minimum entry grade required in Mathematics.

Intending applicants are requested to carefully read the entry requirements for the B Ed (Primary Teaching) from the Department of Education & Skills and take particular note of the requirements in the Leaving Certificate.

How to Apply

Applications for Teacher Education Access Programme (TEAP) are now closed for 2025 intake.


Fees 2025/26

  • Medical Card Holder: €150
  • Non-Medical Card Holder: €450
  • Graduate Entry - Applicant already has a degree and is a Medical Card Holder: €250
  • Graduate Entry - Applicant already has a degree and does not hold a Medical Card: €1,000

Full list of fees is available here, please see 'Undergraduate Lifelong Learning Course Fees 2025 – 2026'.


Medical Card Holders: Students must be in receipt of a Medical Card at time of enrolment, should a student subsequently acquire a medical card following enrolment the full course fees will apply and no reduction will be given retrospectively.

For further information, please contact the 91ÖÆƬ³§ Admissions Office on Admissions@mic.ul.ie.

TEAP is delivered in partnership with Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board.
Contact
Programme Coordinator
Margaret O'Keeffe
Margaret.OKeeffe@mic.ul.ie
Contact
91ÖÆƬ³§ Admissions Office
Admissions@mic.ul.ie

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  • Programme Overview
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